Become a mentor

The volunteer program, where your experience is paramount

Do you want to share your experience and help new projects grow? Would you like to guide entrepreneurs in their first steps, advise them on decision-making, and add value with your professional knowledge?

We are looking for volunteer mentors eager to get involved in a support project for entrepreneurs, freelancers, micro-enterprises, and startups. Your role will be key in helping them face challenges, providing insight, vision, and guidance based on experience. A volunteer opportunity with real impact, where your time and knowledge transform into opportunities for others.

Guiding with experience

For over 10 years, we have been developing the Mentoring program, thanks to the volunteer mentors who are part of it. Will you join us?

We are by your side

The Mentoring Managers team supports mentors throughout the entire process. You are never alone.

Online or In-person

A flexible methodology that adapts to your situation so you can do it however you prefer.

6 to 12 months

Start the experience with a duration of 6 months, and if all goes well, extend it up to a year.

Josep Maria & Albert

Mayte Rojas & Sara Jimeno

Agnès

Being a volunteer mentor allows you to:

Mentoring not only transforms those who receive it: it also transforms those who offer it.

Share experiences and knowledge
You can transmit everything you have learned, your successes and failures, and see how it helps others progress.

Strengthen your leadership skills
Mentoring helps you improve your listening, communication, and strategic guidance abilities.

Strengthen your leadership skills
Mentoring helps you improve your listening, communication, and strategic guidance abilities.

Contribute to a cause with real impact
You help projects that can generate employment, innovation, and economic development.

Feel the satisfaction of change
Seeing someone progress thanks to your support is one of the most rewarding experiences in the professional world.

Informative Sessions and Training

Sign up and discover more about the Mentoring program

Information session for volunteers

09/03/2026
15:00
Online

Mentoring Techniques Training

27/03/2026
12:00
Online
Ready4Work

Help a young person boost their career

Ready4Work is a volunteer Mentoring program aimed at young people starting their professional journey.

Accompany young people under 30 in the professional and business world and help them define goals and advance confidently in their careers.

Success Stories

“All the programs I participate in are motivating and exciting; I experience them with passion and energy, feeling part of the leadership. Guiding new entrepreneurs has given me wisdom, more enthusiasm, and significant personal and professional growth. Communication and commitment with Autoocupación, from both mentor and mentee, is excellent. For those looking to continue growing, Verónica Martínez offers her ALMA Program.”

Veronica Martinez

“It helped me focus on what matters and guided me through the entire process of starting a business. Starting alone is very challenging, and mentoring makes everything clearer and more manageable. Once you start, you won’t want it to end!”

Joel Luna

“Professionally, it brings seriousness, consistency, and knowledge of how a business works; personally, it encourages boldness and stepping out of your comfort zone. It has improved client relations. Mentoring helps you grow from the inside out with patience and consistency, and these skills can be applied to all areas of life and business.”

Emilio Llunell Zamora

Partner Companies

If we put numbers to the work we’ve done:

During 2025, we worked hard!

+ 346
Mentoring Relationships
+340
Businesses supported
+295
Volunteer Mentors participating
+390
Entrepreneurs participating

Programs

Consolida’t

Consolida’t For self-employed professionals who want to grow, consolidate or reinvent their business. What is Consolida’t? A comprehensive support programme aimed at self-employed professionals who want to consolidate, grow or reinvent their business. At Autoocupació, we offer expert advice and practical training tailored to each business reality. Through a personalised pathway, we support you in

Llançadora

Llançadora Beques per Emprendre What is Llançadora? An incubation programme for entrepreneurship projects in the ideation phase and validation of the business model.Entrepreneurs receive a financial grant for a full year, transversal training in entrepreneurship through the professional certificate in creation and management of micro-enterprises, access to a coworking space at Autoocupació’s facilities, and individualised

Emprèn Cat

Emprèn Cat The Autoocupació program within the Xarxa Emprèn What is the Emprèn Cat program? Emprèn Cat is the Autoocupació program within the Xarxa Emprèn that supports individuals who want to create their own company in Catalonia. We are part of a service network promoted by the Generalitat de Catalunya, which combines public and private

Orienta

Orienta Professional guidance and support to improve your employment situation What is the Orienta program? Orienta is a program that supports you in your job search process to improve your employability and increase your chances of entering the labor market. We offer personalized support to define your professional goals and move forward with greater clarity

MAIS

MAIS Program of active employment measures for recipients of the guaranteed citizenship income and/or those at risk of social exclusion. What is the MAIS program? The MAIS program is designed to support you in your job search process, improving your basic and transversal skills. Through individual and group guidance, training, and professional internships, we prepare

Get Accredited

Accreditation of Professional Competencies Officially recognize your professional competencies acquired through work experience, volunteering, or non-formal training. What is professional competency accreditation? Autoocupació is an information and guidance point for the professional competency accreditation service that informs and supports you in the professional competency accreditation process of the Public Agency for Training and Professional Qualification of

Frequently
Asked Questions

We address the most common questions from our users.

Do mentors receive training before starting?

Yes. Before starting the program, you must complete mandatory online training to learn about the process structure and practical mentoring tools.

Do mentors receive compensation?

No. It is a volunteer program where mentors share their experience altruistically.

What happens if it is not a good fit?

Simply inform the mentoring manager, who will help you resolve the situation.

How long is the program and what are the sessions like?

The duration is between 6 and 12 months, with sessions agreed upon with the entrepreneur. Biweekly or monthly meetings are recommended.

Become a mentor and help an entrepreneur

Sign up for the mentoring volunteer program and help propel the careers and projects of people who are in situations you have experienced.

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